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Stories of Remarkable Care



A lifelong advocate for health

For 39 years, Rick Parker has dedicated his career to improving healthcare for others and connecting generous donors to Novant Health’s mission to deliver remarkable care throughout the communities it serves.

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‘This is a human push’

From as early as she can remember, Ophelia Garmon-Brown, MD, has wanted to be a doctor. Her inspiration stemmed from personal tragedy: She lost her father to encephalitis at the age of 2.

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A powerful legacy

John & Claudia Belk

With the new Claudia W. & John M. Belk Heart and Vascular Institute, Charlotte’s power couple has continued a generations-long commitment to remarkable care

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A giving spirit

“I saw my parents, as they were more financially able, start to give back to the hospital, and it made me want to follow in their footsteps to help any way I could,” Steve said.

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